It Started on 4Chan, Then Went to YouTube. Now It’s One of the Most Anticipated Movies of the Summer.
The upcoming A24 horror film 'Backrooms' is directed by 20-year-old Kane Parsons, who was inspired by an internet phenomenon that originated on 4chan. The Backrooms concept evokes feelings of drifting into an undetermined limbo, resonating with many who have experienced similar sensations. This film represents the intersection of digital culture and horror storytelling, showcasing how the internet can give voice to universal feelings.
- ▪Kane Parsons, a young director, is helming the A24 film 'Backrooms' based on an internet phenomenon.
- ▪The Backrooms originated from a 2019 4chan post that described a surreal and eerie space.
- ▪The concept has become a popular topic in horror storytelling, similar to the Slender Man phenomenon.
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Movies The Eerie Backstory Behind the Backrooms The highly anticipated A24 horror film Backrooms captures one of the internet’s creepiest phenomena. By Nadira Goffe Follow Nadira Signed Up For Email Alerts Error Signing Up For Email Alerts Close Enter your email to receive alerts for this author. Thanks for signing up! You can manage your newsletter subscriptions at any time. You're already subscribed to the aa_Nadira_Goffe newsletter. You can manage your newsletter subscriptions at any time. We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try again, or manage all your newsletter subscriptions here . <div class="slate-notification--error"> Please enable javascript to sign up for newsletters. </div> Email address: Sign Up By signing up, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms.
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